MGA Restoration

[832ark]

Just thought you may be interested in some pics.

Car is owned by a close friend who kindly allows me to enjoy it. Mechanically the car was sound but the body was last restored in 1990 and the body had never been off the chassis. Once stripdown began it was obvious that a complete restoration was in order. All work has been carried out by a pro but I've stipped/cleaned/repainted all the suspension ready for refitting to save some costs. Car has just been started today and should be in for MOT by the end of the week.

[832ark]

Managed to get it MOT'd yesterday and got to see it outside for the first time. I took some pics on the way back to the workshop where its due a final polish:

[XRS]

What a beaut!

[woodytype S]

Very very nice,apart from the wrong wheels.

[832ark]

woodytype S said:

Very very nice,apart from the wrong wheels.

Not to everyone's taste I'll agree. Its been on Minilites for quite a few years now although we have the original steel wheels. I think they add a little masculinity. I really think they look wrong on wires for some reason.

[Riley Blue]

I agree about the wheels, just too 'butch' for the MGA's styling. Otherwise I'm envious, a great job.

[Johnspex]

Almost any car looks great on Minilites.

[longshot]

woodytype S said:

Very very nice,apart from the wrong wheels.

Minilites are the training shoes of the car World. All the old cars wear them now.

Oh and lovely resto.

[Richie Howard]

nice!

i prefer steel wheels to wires (and minilites).

[M3John]

Looks very nice indeed. Personally for me, it needs the original wheels on it though.
My manager here in work has got one very similar to that, same colour and in concourse condition. He's had his for a number of years now.

Edited by M3John on Monday 13th August 15:18

[832ark]

Thats the great thing about wheels though, they're easily changed to suit personal preference. I'd take the steels over wires every time. My favourite MGA wheels are the centre lock twin cam steels. This car is 3 or 4 owners and has been with its current owner for 16 years and has an enormous history file. Engine and box are the originals. Bodywork has been carried out by Body Beautiful Cars in Bridgnorth and the results are stunning in the flesh, I really can't recommend them enough.

[woodytype S]

Got a conversion to wires kit 6 or7 years ago it in my garage somewhere.Everyone in my car club says keep the steels..

[woodytype S]

Thats better a big picture.

[832ark]

woodytype S said:

Thats better a big picture.

Very nice!